Annual Crop Field Technician - Plant & Food Research

at  Science New Zealand

PERMANENT FULLTIME (38 HOURS PER WEEK)

Looking to start a career in the arable and vegetable sector? Want a field base role that your input is valued and respected, working alongside plant breeders and researchers as an Arable field technician. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, take on new learning opportunities or kick-start their career, as on-the-job training is provided.

• Do you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in plant breeding & agronomy?
• Are you mechanically minded and enjoy operating a range of farm machinery and equipment?
• Are you looking for a role where you can build your career and be part of New Zealand’s agricultural industry?
• A role where your work and outputs help our arable industry with successful cultivar releases.
• Interact with like minded people from around the world

ABOUT US | KO WAI MĀTOU

At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumāra Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we’re helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. Every day, we have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world’s most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Māori, promoting the weaving of Mātauranga Māori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Job Details
Crown research institute

Plant & Food Research
Reference #

55802
Posted on

21 Jun 2024
Closes on

14 Jul 2024 23:55
Location(s)

Christchurch
Expertise

Forage Science, Crop Production
Job level(s)

Senior technician
Work type(s)

Permanent
More details (document)

55802 - PD - Annual Crop Field Technician - Cereals and Services - June 2024.docx

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING | NGĀ WHĀINGA MATUA

You will be assisting our Cereal and Services Breeding team with a variety of field operations, and on any given day this may include:

• Crop inventory management, organization and record keeping.
• Seed preparation, conditioning, packaging, and field maintenance
• Crop agronomy assessments.
• Contributing to planning activities for casual staff during critical crops’ stages
• Layout and preparation of field nurseries
• Preparation of seeds for export and receiving of imported material for overseas cereal breeding clients
• Operating and using modern farm machinery during planting and harvest, and safely maintaining machinery and science equipment.

Looking to start a career in the arable and vegetable sector? Want a field base role that your input is valued and respected, working alongside plant breeders and researchers as an Arable field technician. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, take on new learning opportunities or kick-start their career, as on-the-job training is provided.

• Do you enjoy the outdoors and have an interest in plant breeding & agronomy?
• Are you mechanically minded and enjoy operating a range of farm machinery and equipment?
• Are you looking for a role where you can build your career and be part of New Zealand’s agricultural industry?
• A role where your work and outputs help our arable industry with successful cultivar releases.
• Interact with like minded people from around the worl

You will be a customer-focused person who loves to work outside and enjoys interacting with a wide range of people. Your helpful manner and commitment to doing a great job will ensure you build positive relationships with Science staff, contractors and external clients and visitors. You may have:

• A qualification in agriculture or horticulture, or equivalent experience in crop / farm operations
• Confident at operating a wide range of field machinery using heavy farm equipment, e.g. tractors, trailers, seed drill, etc on site training will be available
• Able to perform tasks that are physically demanding such as heavy lifting, manual handling, repetitive movements.
• Willing to work longer hours and weekends during peak periods such as sowing and harvest.
• Current full driver’s license essential, with HT an advantage.
• Respect for fellow workers, follow all health and safety SOP’